The Lions defense has definitely not played well consistently but somehow in last 2 games they came up big when it counted. Glover Quin said the defense is not frustrated, they know they have to be more consistent. ... I wouldn't say the Redskins are going to come in and blow them out. YOu just never know.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:03:50 PM

Hi Paula,Do you think Stafford is worthy of a record-breaking contract, or a top 5-10 contract?

by TC Motown10/20/2016 7:03:53 PM

Yes, I do. Stafford is one of the top QBs in the NFL in my opinion. He's hitting his stride now and has a solid cast of characters on offense. Plus Jim Bob Cooter has really helped his game. And Stafford is only 28 and in his eighth NFL season. I'd say he's trending up.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:05:42 PM

The last 8 weeks last year the Def. wasn't bad.We didn't have Levy then and Ngata can"t be that much difference.

by shadowman10/20/2016 7:05:48 PM

It's different year to year. Probably the last 8 weeks this season if you put the same guys who are in there now - they would be better. Experience helps. Ziggy Ansah didn't seem to be himself in hi first game back on Sunday. I'd expect more from him this Sunday. Some of the young guys continue to get better - Kerry Hyder, A'Shawn Robinson, Anthony Zettel, Kyle Van Noy. ... They are going to get better as season wears on.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:08:04 PM

If you missed it, here's a story I posted on Matthew Stafford yesterday >> ow.ly

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:12:02 PM

Levy ever gonna play this year? Need him to cover the TE's. A pass coverage LB should be a top priority this coming off season.

by Steve10/20/2016 7:12:14 PM

I expect Levy will be back although I have no inside knowledge. If he was definitely out for the season they would have put him on injured reserve to open up a roster spot.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:13:20 PM

Here is link to story I posted yesterday on Anquan Boldin and on Glover Quin's fine >> ow.ly

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:16:42 PM

Please tell me C Fuller will be released in a couple of weeks. It's way over due.

by Steve10/20/2016 7:17:11 PM

I would expect that. We'll see. He started practicing yesterday and was back at it today. They'd have to cut someone to get him back on the roster.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:17:51 PM

Man...hard to believe we can pull off another victory without Riddick, Ebron, Ngata, Levy, and our new TE Corey Robinson....the defense is hideous with a capital H. We know Levy is out, but are the rest out FOR SURE on Sunday? Also, #9 is hitting his stride, becoming Elite, and carrying us. PAY HIM AND KEEP HIM IN THE D !!

by D.I._sec13010/20/2016 7:18:05 PM

No one is out for sure on Sunday until they release names at 4 p.m. on Friday. I would expect Levy to be out. Ngata did not practice again today. Riddick nowhere to be seen at practice today while Ebron was standing on the practice field joking around at one point with GM Bob Quinn. Not sure what is going on with Corey Robinson - he practiced on Wednesday but not today. ... Pettigrew is eligible to start practicing this week but hasn't. They could use his blocking skills.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:20:58 PM

I have to add, and I'm dead serious, I don't think the Lions would've won the last 2 games with Brady at QB. Cannot overstate Staff's value to our team.

by D.I._sec13010/20/2016 7:21:06 PM

Wow, that's a pretty intense statement. I've always believed in Stafford even though many have not. He's tough mentally and physically, he's smart, he's got an arm, he's cool under pressure and he works hard. I think he and Jim Bob Cooter work well together. ... He's finally got the right coordinator and while the run game isn't perfect it is better than it's been.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:23:07 PM

Any word on who the starting LG will be? Glasgow had a god game.

by Steve10/20/2016 7:23:09 PM

No there isn't. We asked Jim Bob Cooter today and he said they will evaluate who will play and where, depending on who is available. Warford is likely to be back on Sunday so not sure what will happen. Either Glasgow, Tomlinson or Warford will sit. ... I agree I think Glasgow played well.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:25:23 PM

I did a column last week saying that Matthew Stafford is better this year even without Calvin Johnson. Link >> ow.ly Do you agree?

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:29:44 PM

Any chance these guys are practicing after the media leaves?

by shadowman10/20/2016 7:33:49 PM

No, because the NFL requires that each team produce an injury report at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The teams can be heavily fined if the injury reports are not correct.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:34:45 PM

Agree, but I think it is due more to the scheme. More options, harder to defend. can't beat NFL defenses with just "better" players, it's too equal. Beat them with scheme, deception and multiple options. Thumbs up to Jim Bob.

by Steve10/20/2016 7:34:55 PM

It's amazing to me that Jim Bob Cooter is only 32 and ha such a feel for the offense. .And he's been doing it without some key guys like Ebron, Riddick and Dwayne Washington. ... He was a backup QB at Univ of Tennessee. He was asked today if he had a touchdown celebration dance when in college and said he never threw enough TDs. He's pretty funny too.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:37:16 PM

Along with that, I think one of the main reasons I think the defense will improve is Teryl Austin. I think he' been getting young guy some playing time and trying to get the best out of what he has. I think it should give the defensive players confidence that they have come up big late in the last two games.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:41:17 PM

Are u going to give your game prediction early to the real Paula fans who are in your chat weekly?

by D.I._sec13010/20/2016 7:42:18 PM

I think it will be really close, but the Lions have a slight edge being at home. Let's say Lions win 24-21.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:43:06 PM

Quin needs to find some stop gap LB's, hearing any rumors other than Bynes?

by Steve10/20/2016 7:43:30 PM

No, I haven't. I'm sure Bob Quinn is looking. This is another reason I don't think Levy is done for the season. I think they know he'll be back at some point.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:44:06 PM

Hmm. But did they think he would miss this many games? No one knows since injuries are top secret. Sorry, my frustration is showing.

by Steve10/20/2016 7:46:40 PM

You are not the only one frustrated with the whole Levy situation. It's so much worse since he missed all of last season. I have no idea how long they thought he might be out. First it was with a quad, then a few weeks ago they added knee. No one will talk about it. Perhaps when he returns, Levy will shed some light but probably not.

by Paula Pasche 10/20/2016 7:48:17 PM

I'm going to shut this down a few minutes early since the questions have stopped rolling in . Come back next Thursday at 3 p.m. for another chat. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @PaulaPasche. Have a good weekend!!